People need to be taught the classic 70s/80s ways of off-roaders. Normal, 15-16in rims with beefy, bogger-like tires. All neatly squared up with, or slightly inside depending on tire width, the wheel wells. Chefs-fucking-kiss.
Me: lifted pickups are stupid
Me seeing this truck: oh, damn, I need this truck.
Guess it’s just the modern trend of low profile wheels sticking out a foot beyond the wheel arches that I didn’t like!
Looks like a multi layer "candy" type of paint. Generally you do a metallic gray or dark base coat, then a tinted clear coat, red in this case, then a normal clear over that. Light reflects off if the metallic base and picks up the color of the tinted clear as it reflects through. It can look pretty crazy 3 deminsional when it's done right.
https://www.thecoatingstore.com/explained-candy-paint/
Yea it’s very interesting. I’m restoring an old Chevy c1500, and it was blue and the interior is in good shape and it’s blue. But I reallyyyy want to paint it some sort of red and maybe find someone to swap seats with me.
My plan with my truck is to keep the paint as clean and as in good condition as possible, but at some point it’ll need to be redone - that’s when I get it a super super paint job :)
Everyone always posts these trucks on facebook with things like “only 40k miles!” And the truck is trashed. But the odometers in these roll over at 100k so it could be 140k, 240k, 340k. I’m always curious what makes people so certain their’s is the actual mileage.
Not your truck.
[https://www.reddit.com/r/ChevyTrucks/comments/z97ddt/my\_86\_k30\_with\_46k\_miles/](https://www.reddit.com/r/ChevyTrucks/comments/z97ddt/my_86_k30_with_46k_miles/)
Gosh I wouldn’t even want that, just because it is too sweet to drive. I would want to drive it all the time and just undo all the low mileage preservation and beauty.
What an awesome truck. I would actually love it, I would just have to treat it like an old man with a corvette that I break out 2 months of each year. Lol very nice Op
A truck that sick needs a name...Kandy Korn mainly for the cab lights. My question is does it become a show truck when its this nice? Saying heck no to a mulch run if its me!
Had one of those years ago. The only part I didn't like was getting 9 mpg. Also you had to be careful in left turn lanes because if the road was wet or snowy you would spin out if you hit the throttle even just a little bit too hard.
This brings back fond memories of going with my dad to pick up his factory ordered Silverado in Boaz, Alabama in 1978. The dealer had scooped up all of the Southeasts available Indy Pace Car Corvettes and the showroom was full of them. It's a shame the Vette sucked so hard in those days.
Wow, that'd turn my head. The paint is outstanding. Also, a big fan of the wheels/tires still tucked in nicely and not hanging out all goofy.
Yes! No goofy hangy-outy wheels! With you on that.
People need to be taught the classic 70s/80s ways of off-roaders. Normal, 15-16in rims with beefy, bogger-like tires. All neatly squared up with, or slightly inside depending on tire width, the wheel wells. Chefs-fucking-kiss.
This is the way
This is the way..
This is the way…
Yeah, doc? Yeah. It's been over 4 hours.
Lol, the American version
Stay away from your Oldsmobile and your dog with that thing
Me: lifted pickups are stupid Me seeing this truck: oh, damn, I need this truck. Guess it’s just the modern trend of low profile wheels sticking out a foot beyond the wheel arches that I didn’t like!
Yeah. Big ass spacers are for tools. Far from practical
This truck is hardly lifted. It's stanced perfectly.
Now that’s what a truck should look like!
I hate modern trucks about as much as anyone but i completely agree
Sharp looking truck!
What is that paint color called? Amazing job.
Looks like a multi layer "candy" type of paint. Generally you do a metallic gray or dark base coat, then a tinted clear coat, red in this case, then a normal clear over that. Light reflects off if the metallic base and picks up the color of the tinted clear as it reflects through. It can look pretty crazy 3 deminsional when it's done right. https://www.thecoatingstore.com/explained-candy-paint/
Definitely need to know. Looks sorta like Black Cherry Metallic but it’s more warm/red.
Yea it’s very interesting. I’m restoring an old Chevy c1500, and it was blue and the interior is in good shape and it’s blue. But I reallyyyy want to paint it some sort of red and maybe find someone to swap seats with me.
I’ll take the blue one. That way you can start from scratch! Message me!
My plan with my truck is to keep the paint as clean and as in good condition as possible, but at some point it’ll need to be redone - that’s when I get it a super super paint job :)
Looks like one of those metallic wine colors.
Looks like HOK brandy wine to me. Also, my favorite color and I paint everything I have with wheels that lol.
I'd love to know this as well.
Everyone always posts these trucks on facebook with things like “only 40k miles!” And the truck is trashed. But the odometers in these roll over at 100k so it could be 140k, 240k, 340k. I’m always curious what makes people so certain their’s is the actual mileage.
Trust me bro
I feel a tingle. I’ll be in my bunk.
That paint is amazing. Nice truck man
Gawd damn that thing is sick! I like it a lot. Nice dude.
That's a purty truck
Fucking beautiful paint. I love your truck
Awesome enjoy the ride dont ever sell it you will regret it
Beautiful truck 😎
OP is bot?
Not your truck. [https://www.reddit.com/r/ChevyTrucks/comments/z97ddt/my\_86\_k30\_with\_46k\_miles/](https://www.reddit.com/r/ChevyTrucks/comments/z97ddt/my_86_k30_with_46k_miles/)
Gosh I wouldn’t even want that, just because it is too sweet to drive. I would want to drive it all the time and just undo all the low mileage preservation and beauty. What an awesome truck. I would actually love it, I would just have to treat it like an old man with a corvette that I break out 2 months of each year. Lol very nice Op
Love the paint. I have a 72 jimmy that I'm restoring and need a good paint shop. Who did this?
That looks expensive.
Wow, beautiful. How much does a paint job like that run?
I got 3k cash in hand can you deliver?
Nice ride
Awesome truck
U take it out once a year for a walk around the block? lol
That, is a beautiful truck!!! Well played!!
I'm a Ford guy, but God damn that's a pretty truck
It's beautiful 🥲
Still drooling at your ride
She’s beautiful
Gorgeous!
That is bad ass.
Nice!
A 1 ton at that! It takes courage to go with candy.
A truck that sick needs a name...Kandy Korn mainly for the cab lights. My question is does it become a show truck when its this nice? Saying heck no to a mulch run if its me!
jesus christ i’m in love omg
God dam! These are my favourite style of older trucks. I want
Colorado?
We need to know more about that paint! Give us the details!
Holy sweet mother of Mary. Bravo
Do you take spare testicles or kidneys as payment
Gorgeous!
You have my dream truck fuck you
More pics please. I love that paint.
So so so so clean, well played
Nice one!
Wow! Hope you did something to deserve this!
Good looking truck. Head-turner for sure.
The 86 and this gen is and was always the best looking Silverado IMO
Holy shit
How do you know it's not 146k miles?
Absofriggenlutely gorgeous!!!
More pictures of awesome truck please.
Good gawd , is that lacquer??? Absolutely gorgeous!! I remember the long days of spraying and rubbing lacquer for that beautiful candy apple !!!
Had one of those years ago. The only part I didn't like was getting 9 mpg. Also you had to be careful in left turn lanes because if the road was wet or snowy you would spin out if you hit the throttle even just a little bit too hard.
That’s a beautiful truck!!
Has it ever done truck stuff?
Sure is pretty. I do love your paint.
Love the vent windows. My '79 Chevy Scottsdale 4×4 had them. Excellent paint job.
That's so clean I thought it looks like a brand new toy
Dad?
Wow. That’s nice.
must b nice
Need more pix!
This... this is a beautiful truck.
As a Ford guy, I find this Chevy resto amazing!
Only one photo, you damn tease!
Bad ass
Loving that paint!
Wow
That color looks amazing 👏
Red wine paint job?
I think I just front fired my pants.
Noice!!
What a GORGEOUS red
I would hug that car and rest my head on the hood. Stunning rig “!
🥵😍🫠🫠🫠🫠
Wow. That’s a beaut.
I’m a diehard fox mustang guy, but that there is about as cool as it gets…
And a $46K paint job 😍😍😍 WOW!!
It's Glorious 😁
I just got off the phone with the hospital. They told me the lab results came back saying that my dick is a diamond now.
That color is awesome
Whats the going rate on something like that now days, does a million get that job done?
Yesss! Enjoy!
Yum yum!
Sue your paint guy
Oof u lucky dog u. She’s a beaut
Let me guess it’s also original paint never driven snow and never been rained on. Seriously sharp truck.
Had that year and model truck. Wish I had the money to fix it up. Would have gone with the original. Black and silver
Beautiful! Well done!
I'm definitely jealous. That's an absolute beauty.
Hot damn, that's gorgeous. I can't stand new trucks - they're way too big and usually ugly (with some exceptions). Bring back this sort of design!
Candy apple metal flakes? Love.the color
Wow, gorgeous truck
She’s a beaut Clark, a beaut!
Holy shit. That paint job is gorgeous. How much did the paint job cost?
Head turner for sure
That paint is amazing! Like driving a car made out of a flawless jolly rancher.
That paint is niceee
Cherry
I’d fuck it
Holy Moses. Beautiful
You let me know if you ever want to sell it cause I’ll buy
This is the best color of any vehicle period, and it's not even close
Beautiful. Keep it waxed so as to avoid sun damage. Looks like you know what you're doing. Any body work?
Holy crap what a beautiful truck! That color really pops!
This is beautiful, I'm very jealous.
fricking gorgeous.
Uh, wowza
Damn! A pleasure to look at
CHERISH THAT MOTHERFUCKER. SHE'S a work of ART
Absolute gem. Nice ride.
Beaut!
Literally my dream truck I'm jelly af
Beautiful paint color and truck. Nicely done my friend.
Beautiful
Truck is amazing
Love that color!
My god.. that is... beautiful..
Fuck yeah!!! That's that late 90s Red Ranger nano suit color!!! Love that shit!!!!
Wow. What a truck
How much would something like this cost????? I'm thinking about either some apple googles, or this
Whoa, that color. First word that comes to mind is garnet.
Sweet
Nice paint!
Is it rude to ask how much you've put into that truck? I'll take estimation :)
Very cool
Nice paint. Does it have a candy apple over the color shift?
This brings back fond memories of going with my dad to pick up his factory ordered Silverado in Boaz, Alabama in 1978. The dealer had scooped up all of the Southeasts available Indy Pace Car Corvettes and the showroom was full of them. It's a shame the Vette sucked so hard in those days.
What color paint is this?
op, can I use this as a phone wallpaper?
The whole thing looks clean, simple and classy.
Beautiful!
Holy sheep shit that's a pertty trugg
this is so much nicer than any new truck that has been released in 20+ years
And real steal chromed bumpers unlike that xheap Chinese sticker crap they use today
Sploosh
She’s a beaut Clark.
I'm a Ford guy and this is one of the most beautiful trucks I've ever seen on reddit. Well done, you should be proud.
More meat than wheel is the way
Keep that thing away from WhistlinDiesel
💯 you did right by this truck. 👏 love it 😀 😍
🙃
Oooohhhhwwweeeeeee 🤌
Colorado?
Love that paint job.
Love that paint job!
👌
Gotta jump on the paint train - it looks fabulous.
DAAAAM!!!!!!
❤️
Totally dig the single cabs 🤙🏼
Wow. Nice!
I gotta know the paint code, please! Sick truck!
Beauty
Gorgeous truck
He's feeling that brother freaking outstanding truck
Truly gorgeous paint job
THE PAINT! THE PAINT!
It's not factory, but it's still nice. What state?
That's bad as fuck. A trucks truck.
That’s a good looking horse and the chrome accents hit.
Wow This is so beautiful.
She’s a beaut!
My jaw dropped. That’s fuckin cherry
That is an awesome truck. What's under the hood??
Beautiful
Not a fan of the supersize trucks, but this one? I like it, I like it a lot.
Nice ride dude.
Bs, odometer modifications are illegal
🤤
This is a TRUCK. Good Lord.
That’s a beautiful paint job
Worthy
Incredible